Kevin Eubanks Quotes

My dad has ingrained that in me: 'Be accountable.'

My parents were strict and taught me the proper fundamentals that I would use in my life. They taught me commitment to work hard.

My parents taught me that work ethic is one of the most important keys in life, and I believe it.

My father instilled attention to detail and a sense of duty and responsibility.

My parents instilled a strong work ethic early on in my life.

He instilled in me to be patient and understanding - my father would always hold me accountable, he taught me the importance of following things through, being responsible.

My parents instilled a very strong work ethic in me from a young age, fortunately.

I fought for the values of responsibility, and I'm not a man who does not accept his responsibilities.

My parents were both born and raised in the Depression. They instilled great values about integrity and the importance of hard work, and I've taken that with me to every job.

I'm a diligent person, and that came directly from having hardworking parents.

Tell the truth, work hard, and come to dinner on time.

If children are expected to be honest, parents must be honest. If children are expected to be virtuous, parents must be virtuous. If you expect your children to be honorable, you must be honorable.

My dad was a longshoreman in the Port of Miami. Tough job. I worked down there in the summer once. One day. Never again. My dad was a no-nonsense guy. As a kid, I hated his rules, but as a man, I understand what he was teaching. He taught me you have to work hard for everything you get.

The academy gave me a grounding in discipline and hard work that has sustained me throughout my life, and the lessons I learned there I now try to impress on young people.

Our father always made us work. I think that's the greatest thing a parent could ever do.

Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.

I strongly believe in the principle of accountability and responsibility. It is the foundation of leadership.

Anything which tends to bring a greater sense of responsibility to individuals should be encouraged.

I have a good work ethic.

I try to be professional; I try to be on time. I don't take anything I have for granted. That's my definition of success.

One thing I've always prided myself on is understanding that to have success, you have to have high-character kids.

Fortunately for me, I had a father who didn't let us get away with anything. You were taught respect, and you were taught to be humble. That has a lot to do with how I am now, because I'm still scared of my dad.

I want my kids to understand that hard work is essential and that I wouldn't have them do anything that I wouldn't do with them.

I have a great work ethic because I've watched my parents work super hard.

There is an honor to what we do, and there are no shortcuts.